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Carlswald Crime Statistics

Midrand Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Carlswald falls within the Midrand police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Blue Hills, Country View, Crowthorne, Halfway House, Kyalami and 5 more.
Carlswald is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Midrand precinct area (covering Carlswald) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 8,005 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (2059 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-171). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

8,005

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 3%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Midrand precinct area (covering Carlswald) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 155% above provincial median
Contact crime: 48% above provincial median
Property crime: 249% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

24

↑ 60% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,547

↑ 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

1,426

↑ 1.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

5,032

↓ 0.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Midrand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		2,059
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,158
Theft from vehicle		816
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		805
Aggravated robbery		558
Common assault		425
Shoplifting		344
Common robbery		325
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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Other suburbs served by Midrand police station

11 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Carlswald.

Blue HillsCountry ViewCrowthorneHalfway HouseKyalamiMidrandNoordwykRandjesparkVorna ValleyWaterfall
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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